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Wyoming
Mud Volcano Trail
0.9 mi
Distance
313 ft
Gain
26 min
Time
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Inside Yellowstone National Park
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Mud Volcano Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 313 ft
- Elevation loss
- 313 ft
- Highest point
- 7,876 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,753 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Mud Volcano Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Wyoming that showcases geothermal features and unique volcanic geology. This easy walk takes you through an active geothermal area where you'll encounter bubbling mud pots, colorful hot springs, and steaming vents. The trail offers an accessible way to experience Wyoming's remarkable geothermal landscape.
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